A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6974843 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55256643 epoch_slot_no: 219843 block_no: 6974666 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 64274 time: 2022-03-09 10:48:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c4bd42fd565cb538dda02dee7204d5953ac5f284f40b44968b89a2270bfadcBlock Operator
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